Takeaways from Ryder Cup Day 1: Scottie Scheffler flops

The performance was especially disappointing because Europe's stars showed up in a big way. Jon Rahm went 2-0 and outclassed Scheffler in fourball, Tommy Fleetwood went 2-0 and ranked second in the field in strokes gained from tee to green, and Rory McIlroy made clutch putt after clutch putt to go 2-0. Scheffler is the best player in the world, and he needs to play like it on Saturday if the Americans stand any chance. 

Bryson DeChambeau's 0-2 record wasn't his fault

DeChambeau is likely catching some heat from fans about his 0-2 mark on Friday, but he was one of the best Americans on the course. The LIV Golf star led Team USA in strokes gained from tee to green in the foursomes session but lost because his partner, Justin Thomas, struggled mightily. A similar story played out in fourball, where DeChambeau ranked fourth among the 16 players in total strokes gained, but Ben Griffin ranked last. 

Don't hold DeChambeau's 0-2 mark against him. He needs to be in the lineup for both sessions on Saturday.

Cameron Young needs to play both sessions on Saturday

What a performance from Young in the afternoon fourball session. After being benched in the morning, Young came out hot and made five birdies to propel him and Thomas to a 6&5 victory against Ludvig Aberg and Rasmus Hojgaard. He led the session in total strokes gained and ranked third in strokes gained from putting. 

With Collin Morikawa, Harris English, Russell Henley and Ben Griffin struggling on Day 1, Young shouldn't see the bench for the rest of the tournament. 

The New York crowd didn't live up to the hype

One of the storylines heading into this week was the idea that this raucous New York crowd would be the most hostile in Ryder Cup history. The Long Island faithful came out firing with a bellowing roar after DeChambeau smashed his opening tee shot near the green, but that turned out to be the highlight of the day from the crowd.

When the U.S. hit solid approach shots, it sounded like a calm afternoon at the Honda Classic. When Europe did the same, the crowd pop was just as loud. Choirs of European chants rang through the television broadcast all day with no counter from the supposedly brutish New Yorkers. The team needs you, folks. Bring the heat on Saturday.